I figure it is about time we started a thread. Every year I pick NE to stumble and every year they prove me wrong so just to jinx them I've got them winning the division.

NE 12-4 This is an 8-8 team without Brady but it is hard to ignore him. They just keep rolling with him leading the team.

Miami - 10-6 Ryan Tannehill has matured and seems to be buying time with his feet. He is also really accurate on those quick slants. He needs some work on the deep ball but I think his improvement is enough to carry this team to 10 wins. Throw in a defense that "looks" like its ready to take the next step to one that can dominate.

Bills - 7-9 Hard to ignore Manuel's progress as a young QB. He's very athletic and smart wtih the football. He uses his feet when his guy is covered. He'll struggle as teams start to spy him but I think they'll improve from last season.

Jets 3-13 I'm being generous. If they start Sanchez, they could be 1-15.

Seems about right and I've actually predicted one less win for each team.

The one thing Miami has which the rest do not is a capable backup. If Brady, Manuel or Smith/Sanchez go down the respective team goes with them. I think Matt Moore is capable of getting Miami to 8 or 9 wins.

This division used to be so strong... sad to see it tumble so far.... but here goes:

1. New England Patriots (10-6)Tom Brady is nothing to sneeze at, I know... but eventually the lack of talent on offense will cost them some games. Having won the division last year they will have some tough match-ups with high powered offenses that they won't be able to keep up with. Even so, they'll win 10 games and the division, just not in blowout fashion.

2. Miami Dolphins (9-7)It'll be a tight race for the wildcards in the AFC... the conference just isn't that strong anymore. I have concerns with the offensive line still and if you're QB of the Future is on his back all the time... it's hard to have much of a future.

3. Buffalo Bills (7-9)I'd put them in tight contention with us if EJ Manuel was 100% healthy. He makes plays and looks to be the real deal judging by the preseason alone. That being said, it was the preseason... a world of Vanilla defenses and very few blitzes. His head will scramble when the real pressure comes.

4. New York Jets (2-14)There's no way this team wins more than 2 games. The locker room continues to implode and neither QB has shown any signs of light... not to mention the fact that they have no weapons to speak of in the first place. It will be a long season for Jets fans.

Bills 7-9Once they get over the injured QB's, they will be a force to reckon with in the AFC East.

Miami 5-11Too many new pieces, injuries, and questions on the O-line to expect much this year. I would love to see Dion Jordan make an impact worthy of his high draft pick, but that will probably have to wait a year at least. The team lacks depth at a lot of positions. There is a lot of hope for the future, but I suspect it will take time for this team to get it together and Ireland might not have that luxury.

Jets 4-12They are in a horrible state. It is a joy to behold. Still, they probably will find a way to beat Miami at least once and the defense will keep them in some games.

_________________Philbin's countenance exudes confidence!1984 was so long ago...Will there ever be another rainbow?

Sorry, just keeping it real. The team has been 7-9 +/- a game for 4 years running. I just don't think they will make any big step forward this year. Injuries, youth, lots of new faces...not a recipe for success. Throw in the brutal schedule and I just don't expect much from the Phins this year. I will still watch every game and keep rooting for the team, but they have a long way to go. Tannehill looks better, the wide receivers are an upgrade and I think the D-line will be nasty. Problem is, we don't have quality depth at many positions, including tight end, running back and O-line. A good draft and another season's worth of experience for the young guys and new faces and I can see the team making a big step.

_________________Philbin's countenance exudes confidence!1984 was so long ago...Will there ever be another rainbow?

Bills 7-9Once they get over the injured QB's, they will be a force to reckon with in the AFC East.

Miami 5-11Too many new pieces, injuries, and questions on the O-line to expect much this year. I would love to see Dion Jordan make an impact worthy of his high draft pick, but that will probably have to wait a year at least. The team lacks depth at a lot of positions. There is a lot of hope for the future, but I suspect it will take time for this team to get it together and Ireland might not have that luxury.

Jets 4-12They are in a horrible state. It is a joy to behold. Still, they probably will find a way to beat Miami at least once and the defense will keep them in some games.

Bills 7-9Once they get over the injured QB's, they will be a force to reckon with in the AFC East.

Miami 5-11Too many new pieces, injuries, and questions on the O-line to expect much this year. I would love to see Dion Jordan make an impact worthy of his high draft pick, but that will probably have to wait a year at least. The team lacks depth at a lot of positions. There is a lot of hope for the future, but I suspect it will take time for this team to get it together and Ireland might not have that luxury.

Jets 4-12They are in a horrible state. It is a joy to behold. Still, they probably will find a way to beat Miami at least once and the defense will keep them in some games.

Sorry, just keeping it real. The team has been 7-9 +/- a game for 4 years running. I just don't think they will make any big step forward this year. Injuries, youth, lots of new faces...not a recipe for success. Throw in the brutal schedule and I just don't expect much from the Phins this year. I will still watch every game and keep rooting for the team, but they have a long way to go. Tannehill looks better, the wide receivers are an upgrade and I think the D-line will be nasty. Problem is, we don't have quality depth at many positions, including tight end, running back and O-line. A good draft and another season's worth of experience for the young guys and new faces and I can see the team making a big step.

Anything can happen but this just seems a bit extreme.

Can't forget that both the first team offense and first team defense have outplayed their counterparts in the last 3 preseason games. Houston and Tampa Bay do not exactly have crap defenses.